The Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons organization informed Mayor Jerry Larsen on Saturday that the group had recently spotted turtles in the pond. They asked to have the dredging delayed so that other turtles, including hatchlings, could be safely removed.
Sag Harbor Man Charged With 'Forcible Touching'
Village police said the arrest followed a months-long investigation. The defendant turned himself in on Wednesday.
February 26, 2021
Town Democrats Reject Two Incumbents for Upcoming Election
The East Hampton Democratic Committee did not endorse two incumbent Democrats, Councilman Jeff Bragman of the town board and Rick Drew of the town trustees, at its Feb. 17 nominating convention, instead backing Cate Rogers for town board and David Cataletto for trustee.
February 24, 2021
East Hampton Schools Plan to Bring Back More Kids
As Covid-19 case counts and positivity rates continue their general decline, East Hampton School District officials are expected to unveil plans next week to bring more students back for in-person learning.
Feb 24, 2021
On Call: The Lowdown on Masks
Despite the frustrating nature of wearing a mask, multiple studies have shown over the past year that doing so can significantly decrease the transmission of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 by more than 70 percent.
Feb 24, 2021
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Provides Shots for 250
More than 250 people from communities of color received Covid-19 vaccinations at a pop-up clinic in East Hampton organized by the Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island, part of a state effort to make sure minority communities receive access to the vaccine.
Feb 24, 2021
The S.A. Beardsley Residence
This postcard shows the residence of Samuel A. Beardsley (1856-1932), a prominent New York lawyer. Designed by William Strom, it stood on Lee Avenue in East Hampton.
Feb 25, 2021
Manor House Condos Deemed Safe
More than a year after elevated levels of volatile organic compounds were first detected at the Manor House, a 12-unit affordable condominium complex the development has been deemed safe.
Feb 24, 2021
Nonresident Beach Parking Fees Rise to $500
East Hampton Town's nonresident beach parking permits will cost $500 this year, mirroring the fee in East Hampton Village.
Feb 24, 2021
Beach Parking? T.C.O.s? There's an App for That
Before moving ahead with its plan to require beachgoers to use a smartphone app to pay for daily parking at village beaches, the East Hampton Village Board has eliminated the Main Beach office staff that managed parking payments and performed other administrative duties.
Feb 24, 2021
A man called police on Saturday night from the public restrooms on Bay Street in Sag Harbor, saying he was locked inside. Police found him in the women's room (which was not locked) and asked what he was doing there.
Feb 24, 2021
A New York State Department of Transportation snow plow on the morning of Feb. 16, was turning right from Route 114, a state road, onto Stephen Hand's Path when it sideswiped Johnny Haider's Ford and Sean Barber's Toyota.
Feb 24, 2021
Sag Harbor police were busy last week with traffic arrests and a few more serious offenses.
Feb 24, 2021
